Wedding Photographer Talks Pet Peeves, Tricks for Getting the Pics You Want
Alexandra Panzer
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On the big day, what are the biggest obstacles that can get in the way of great pictures? The schedule of a wedding day is always tricky, especially if there are multiple locations on the day (getting ready, ceremony, additional photo spot, and reception). Plan ample transportation time to get from one place to another. It means you might have to hire your photographer for an extra hour or two, but otherwise you’ll be stressed trying to fit too much into a short period of time — and so will the photographer, which is not a good set up for great photos. (Photo: Eileen Meny Photography)
On the big day, what are the biggest obstacles that can get in the way of great pictures? The schedule of a wedding day is always tricky, especially if there are multiple locations on the day (getting ready, ceremony, additional photo spot, and reception). Plan ample transportation time to get from one place to another. It means you might have to hire your photographer for an extra hour or two, but otherwise you’ll be stressed trying to fit too much into a short period of time — and so will the photographer, which is not a good set up for great photos. (Photo: Eileen Meny Photography)
Eileen Meny is a Brooklyn-based wedding photographer who tries to capture the beautifully spontaneous moments that make you you.
“The excited grin before the first look, the wind catching your veil, the multiple attempts to tie a bow tie, and the moment you realized you just married your best friend.”
And she has a lot of experience doing it!
We sat down with her to get a few pro tips for couples planning their wedding and struggling with nerves.
As a maker turned small-business owner, Meny also had some tips to share on the highs and lows of turning your hobby into your livelihood.